Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

Yesterday I received a warrant in debt for $15,000 plus 6% (stating negligence) for a car accident which occured 4 and a half years ago. I was sued, went to trial a year ago, was found negligent, and the jury awarded her $5000 (she was seeking $350,000). She received $15,000, based on an agreement between our lawyers before trial, that she could not receive less than that amount and no more than $150,000. Her property damage claim never made it to court. Here she was seeking $19,000. She has sued numerous people in the past for one reason or another. This, to me, is abusive. Can she do this? Does she have a right to $15,000+ from me and if yes, why? I owe her nothing.
Debbie

Asked on 3/20/10, 1:27 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Truthfully, I can make neither the proverbial "heads nor tails" out of this question,

and after having read it several times over the past week, it still makes no

sense to me in terms of the procedural history outlined nor the facts as recounted by the questioner.

I would suggest that Ms. Debbie arrange for a consultation with a local

attorney who handles such matters (personal injury and property

damage claims) and who can personally review the documents and other

paperwork as well as all of the relevant facts associated with this matter, and then advise her, accordingly.

Answered on 3/27/10, 12:53 pm

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